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Evaluating the effects of action learning on the research competency of undergraduate nursing students: A
Jinseon Yi1, Hyori Kim1, Ju Young Yoon2
1College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Background:
Research skills in nursing are crucial for guiding evidence-based practice and enhancing health care. However, undergraduate nursing students often encounter challenges in skill development because of curriculum constraints that prioritize clinical education. Bridging this skill gap is imperative for preparing students for evidence-based practice and nursing scholarship.
Aim:
This study aimed to investigate the impact of incorporating action learning into undergraduate nursing research classes to improve the quality of nurse education.
Design:
A mixed-methods approach was employed using pre- and post-online surveys for quantitative analysis and reflective journals for qualitative analysis.
Settings:
The study was conducted at a college of nursing in Seoul, South Korea.
Participants:
A convenience sample of 19 fourth-year nursing students participated in the study.
Methods:
Action learning-based nursing research classes were implemented over ten sessions, integrating lectures and team activities. Pre- and post-assessment data on communication skills, critical thinking tendencies, and problem-solving abilities were analyzed using paired t-tests. The qualitative analysis involved content analysis of individual and team reflective journals.
Results:
Participants in action learning-based nursing research classes showed significant improvements in their communication skills (t = 3.46, p = 0.002), critical thinking tendencies (t = 3.80, p = 0.001), and problem-solving abilities (t = 1.82, p = 0.043). From the analysis of reflective journals four main themes were developed: organized team projects, dynamics of learning goal achievement, extended application of learning outcomes, and recommendations for better action learning-based classes.
Conclusions:
This study highlights action learning as an effective educational method that integrates theory and practice in nurse education, helping students prepare for their future roles as nursing professionals. The findings underscore the effectiveness of action learning in improving undergraduate nursing students' research competency and support the need for continued development of such pedagogical approaches.
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